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1. Golden Gate Bridge
8.11.7k Reviews
based on 49.9k reviewsNo.14 of Best Things to Do in California
泰迪小熊Came here on September 24, 2017.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a landmark of San Francisco and a well-known tourist attraction in the United States. If you come to San Francisco, you must check in at the Golden Gate Bridge.
There are many bridges in China that are more majestic than the Golden Gate Bridge, so in fact, just take a tourist photo near the Golden Gate Bridge to say "I've been here". The best photo spot should be the Torpedo Wharf area on the southeast side of the bridge, and try to go early, otherwise when the sun sets, the photos will be backlit.San Francisco7.2km from downtownFrom 1$s
2. Alcatraz Island
7.9395 Reviewsbased on 56.3k reviewsNo.17 of Best Things to Do in California
alfarezelAlcatraz Island is a small island located in San Francisco Bay, about 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) offshore from San Francisco, California. It is most famous for the federal penitentiary that operated there from 1934 to 1963.San Francisco5.8km from downtownFrom 1$s
3. The Painted Ladies
6.0134 Reviews
based on 1.9k reviewsNo.14 of Best Things to Do in San Francisco泰迪小熊Came on September 23, 2017.
The name "Painted Ladies" comes from a book of the same name published in 1978, which refers to the many colorful Victorian buildings in San Francisco. The history of these buildings can be traced back to the late 19th century, when San Francisco developed rapidly due to the gold rush. San Francisco built about 48,000 houses of this style and became the first choice for the emerging middle class at that time. However, after more than half a century of baptism, these old houses inevitably encountered the problem of disrepair. So in the 1960s and 1970s, when people were renovating the houses, they also painted the facades of the houses according to the aesthetics of the time, and they were given the bright colors we see now, which is also the reason why the book "Painted Ladies" was written.
Today, there are still a large number of "Painted Ladies" in San Francisco, and the most famous representatives are the six adjacent houses on the east side of Alamo Square. Since Stainer Street in front of the house is a sloping street, the altitudes of these six "ladies" are also arranged in ascending order. They have similar "looks", different "heights" and the same style but different colors of "clothing", just like six sisters in a family standing together for a group photo, so they are also nicknamed "Six Sisters". The "Six Sisters" is a beautiful and interesting attraction, and now it is also a well-known landmark in San Francisco.
At such attractions, the timing and location of taking photos and checking in are key. Because the "Painted Ladies" sit east and face west, the best time to take photos is at dusk, when the setting sun hits the surface of the building, which increases the saturation of the color. The best place to take photos is in Alamo Square Park in front of the house. There is a large lawn where you can rest, enjoy a picnic, and appreciate these beautiful buildings. The altitude of the lawn is higher than the ground of the "Painted Ladies". Not only can you get close to the "Painted Ladies" to take a photo, you can also sit on the lawn and take a "group photo" of yourself and them, and even take it to the skyline of downtown San Francisco, which is very photogenic.San Francisco1.2km from downtownFree entry
4. Ferry Building
4.159 Reviewsbased on 7.4k reviews
sculptorThe 75-meter-high clock tower was once the largest public building in San Francisco, so it is called the building. More than a hundred years later, the building is not large compared to the surrounding high-rise buildings, but it is still very distinctive.San Francisco3.2km from downtownFree entry
5. Coit Tower
3.8191 Reviewsbased on 4.6k reviews
多多From here you can enjoy an amazing view of San Francisco. My advice is not to miss the night view, the tower is very close to the top of the mountain, it is worth climbing up the mountain to see the view. There are various transportation options to get here, such as car, bus, etc...San Francisco3.3km from downtown
6. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
3.430 Reviewsbased on 693 reviews多多We didn’t have time to cruise, so our trip was short (15 minutes). It’s free (but we donated a little). Close to the beach in front of Gorardelli Square, it’s small (if you don’t cruise), but fun. If you’re nearby, it’s worth a detour not sure I’ll be there, unless I’m particularly interested in everything about the sea.San Francisco3.5km from downtown
Nearby City7. Filoli Historic House & Garden
5.73 Reviewsbased on 536 reviews
Anonymous UserVery good, Xi's place of worship, worth a visit, but unfortunately the conference hall is not openSan Mateo County35.2km from San Francisco
8. Fort Funston
3.349 Reviewsbased on 159 reviews多多A beautiful place by the sea, suitable for people who like to glide. It was very interesting to watch the glide overhead and land on the ground. It was also a good place to take wedding photos because we saw two pairs of new people taking pictures there.San Francisco9.6km from downtownFree entry
9. Fort Point National Historic Site
3.333 Reviewsbased on 1.1k reviews
DEAR张小球Many choices to enjoy and take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge far away, will choose the bunker corner here, this is a very good platform, but also attract a lot of tourists, you can enjoy the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay Area in all directions without dead ends, take pictures is also very goodSan Francisco6.4km from downtownFree entry
10. Sutro Baths
3.255 Reviewsbased on 439 reviews多多Very beautiful place, located on the west coast, with the Atlantic Ocean lapping at the beach. We went there to pick up our pre-ordered photos, and it was so beautiful, especially at sunset. There are many photographers here who have the same idea and take photos of their clients. So glad we were able to come here during our short trip to San FranciscoSan Francisco8.3km from downtownFree entry
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